Master the Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3 vocabulary with our flashcard exercise.
(Related: https://engnovate.com/ielts-listening-tests/cambridge-ielts-12-academic-listening-test-4/)
Cambridge IELTS 12 Academic Listening Test 4 Part 3
Back To Set1 / 51
adaptation
Click to show definition
(n) /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
a change to suit different conditions
Example: The adaptation of the book into a movie was very popular.
approach
Click to show definition
(n) /əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of dealing with something or someone
Example: The teacher's approach to teaching helped all the students.
classification
Click to show definition
(n) /ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
the act of dividing things into groups based on shared characteristics
Example: The classification of animals helps us understand their differences and similarities.
faithful
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˈfeɪθfəl/
loyal and reliable
Example: My dog is always faithful to me.
illustrate
Click to show definition
(v) /ˈɪl.əs.treɪt/
to show or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or diagrams
Example: I want to illustrate my ideas with some pictures.
presentation
Click to show definition
(n) /ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən/
a talk or display to show information
Example: I have to prepare a presentation for my class.
straightforward
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd/
easy to understand or simple
Example: The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow.
innovative
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˈɪnəˌveɪtɪv/
new and creative
Example: The design of the new bike is very innovative.
stylistic
Click to show definition
(adj) /staɪˈlɪstɪk/
related to style, especially in the arts
Example: The film was praised for its stylistic choices.
animation
Click to show definition
(n) /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/
the process of creating moving images or drawings
Example: The animation made the story more exciting.
documentary
Click to show definition
(n) /ˌdɑːkjʊˈmɛnˌtɛri/
a film or television program that gives facts about a real event or person
Example: I watched a documentary about ocean life last night.
playwright
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/
a person who writes plays
Example: Shakespeare was a famous playwright.
empires
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈɛm.paɪrz/
large areas of land controlled by a single ruler or government
Example: The empires of the past often fought for more territory.
bizarre
Click to show definition
(adj) /bɪˈzɑr/
very strange or unusual
Example: You'd expect it would sound really bizarre, but I found I soon got used to it.
substance
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈsʌb.stəns/
a physical material or matter
Example: The magician would not reveal his secret substance.
unifying
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˈjuːnɪfaɪɪŋ/
bringing things together to make them one
Example: The show had a unifying theme that connected all the stories.
interpretation
Click to show definition
(n) /ɪnˌtɜːr.prɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
the way someone understands something
Example: Her interpretation of the poem was very insightful.
commercial
Click to show definition
(adj) /kəˈmɜrʃəl/
related to business or making money
Example: The movie was a big commercial success.
audience
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈɔːdiəns/
a group of people who come to see or hear something, such as a performance or a presentation
Example: The audience clapped after the performance.
patriotism
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈpeɪ.tri.ə.tɪ.zəm/
love for your country
Example: Patriotism can be shown in many ways, like celebrating national holidays.
tricky
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˈtrɪki/
difficult to deal with or understand
Example: The math problem was tricky for the students.
concerned
Click to show definition
(adj) /kənˈsɜrnd/
worried about something
Example: She is concerned about her friend's health.
issue
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈɪʃu/
a problem or subject that people discuss
Example: The teacher asked us to talk about important issues.
adaptation
Click to show definition
(n) /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
a change made to fit a new situation
Example: The adaptation of the book into a movie was very successful.
relate
Click to show definition
(v) /rɪˈleɪt/
to show or make a connection between things
Example: She wants to explain how different films relate to Shakespeare's plays.
encourage
Click to show definition
(v) /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
to make someone feel confident or excited about doing something
Example: The teacher will encourage students to speak up in class.
discussion
Click to show definition
(n) /dɪsˈkʌʃən/
a conversation about something
Example: We had a discussion about our favorite movies.
professor
Click to show definition
(n) /prəˈfɛsər/
a teacher at a college or university
Example: The professor gave a fascinating lecture on Shakespeare.
literature
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈlɪtərətʃər/
written works, especially those considered to have beauty or meaning
Example: She loves reading literature from different countries.
version
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈvɜrʒən/
a particular form or version of something
Example: I liked the new version of the song better than the old one.
clip
Click to show definition
(n) /klɪp/
a short section of a film or video
Example: She showed a film clip during her presentation.
prepare
Click to show definition
(v) /prɪˈpɛr/
to make ready or get things ready for something
Example: I need to prepare for my exam next week.
doubt
Click to show definition
(n) /daʊt/
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction
Example: I have doubt about the decision we made.
succeed
Click to show definition
(v) /səkˈsiːd/
to achieve what you want
Example: Only royals can succeed to the throne.
throne
Click to show definition
(n) /θroʊn/
a special chair for a king or queen
Example: The king sat on his throne during the ceremony.
feuding
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˈfjuːdɪŋ/
in a state of disagreement or conflict with others
Example: The two feuding families would not speak to each other.
competing
Click to show definition
(adj) /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
trying to win or be better than others
Example: The two companies are competing for customers.
typical
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˈtɪpɪkəl/
normal or usual; what you expect
Example: The movie was a typical action hero film.
action
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈækʃən/
something that a person does
Example: The movie had a lot of action and excitement.
hero
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈhɪəroʊ/
a person who is admired for their courage or noble qualities
Example: The firefighter is a hero for saving the children.
special
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˈspɛʃəl/
different from what is usual
Example: Hamlet had a lot of special effects in the film.
effect
Click to show definition
(n) /ɪˈfɛkt/
a change that is caused by something
Example: The medicine had a quick effect on her headache.
blend
Click to show definition
(n) /blɛnd/
a mixture of different things
Example: The smoothie is a blend of fruits and yogurt.
scene
Click to show definition
(n) /siːn/
a part of a play or film where something happens
Example: I loved the scene where the hero saves the day.
connect
Click to show definition
(v) /kəˈnɛkt/
to join or link things together
Example: He wanted to connect with new friends at school.
starting
Click to show definition
(n) /ˈstɑːrtɪŋ/
the beginning of something
Example: The starting of the race is at noon.
point
Click to show definition
(n) /pɔɪnt/
a specific detail or piece of information
Example: She made an important point during the discussion.
interesting
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
causing curiosity or interest
Example: The book was very interesting to read.
opinion
Click to show definition
(n) /əˈpɪnjən/
a belief or judgment about something
Example: Everyone has their own opinion about the movie.
straightforward
Click to show definition
(adj) /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
simple and easy to understand
Example: The instructions for the game are straightforward.
classification
Click to show definition
(n) /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
the action of grouping things based on their similarities
Example: The classification of animals helps us understand them better.